Jim Sullivan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1891-1898)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- Died
- 11/29/1901 in Roxbury, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1891-04-22
- Last Game
- 1898-05-06
Full name: Daniel James Sullivan
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 28 | 70 | 57 | 46 | 2 | 3 | 514.0 | 621 | 257 | 26 | 171 | 97 | 4.50 | -3500.4 |
Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 11.1% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 81.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4.00 | 3.52 (-14%) | 0.0 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 11 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 178.3 | 231 | 94 | 58 | 45 | 4.74 | 4.77 (+1%) | -1239.2 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 225.3 | 268 | 101 | 68 | 33 | 4.03 | 4.36 (+7%) | -2121.2 |
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 89.0 | 91 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 3.94 | 4.30 (+8%) | 634.8 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 12.00 | 3.59 (-234%) | -774.8 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 26 | 28 | 70 | 57 | 46 | 2 | 3 | 514.0 | 621 | 257 | 171 | 97 | 4.50 | — | -3,500 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 213 | 26 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 44 | .192 | .229 | .235 | .463 | -1,017 |
Career AVG .192 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.
Career SLG .235 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.
Career OPS .463 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 22 | 85 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 14 | .176 | .296 (-40%) | .361 (-34%) | .399 (-47%) | .761 (-41%) | -584.9 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 31 | 88 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 21 | .216 | .290 (-26%) | .354 (-32%) | .387 (-27%) | .741 (-29%) | -432.2 |
| 1897 | BSN | NL | 13 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | BSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 71 | 213 | 26 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 44 | .192 | — | — | — | — | -1,017 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Away | 2 | 10.0 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 9.00 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-06 | BSN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-04-30 | BSN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-04-20 | BSN | BLN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-06 | BSN | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-04-30 | BSN | WSN | — | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1898-04-20 | BSN | BLN | L | 5.0 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 70 | 0 | 16 | 99 | 16 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL6 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | BSN | P | 21 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| 1896 | BSN | P | 31 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| 1897 | BSN | P | 13 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1898 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 70 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jim Sullivan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Sullivan
- What years did Jim Sullivan play?
- Jim Sullivan played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1898.
- Was Jim Sullivan a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Sullivan pitched in the major leagues, recording 26 wins and 97 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Sullivan hit?
- Jim Sullivan hit 1 career home runs with 41 hits.